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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 630.59 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 630.59 and 214.91 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 630.59 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/630.59 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 630.59 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 135,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,519.02/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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